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RØDE Procaster
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RØDE Procaster

End-address cardioid dynamic for broadcast, podcasting and voice-over, with internal pop filter and capsule shock mount

Type
Dynamic
Pattern
Cardioid
Sensitivity
−56 dBV/Pa
Impedance
320 Ω
Rated range
75 – 18k Hz

Frequency response

Angle
Distance

Frequency response: from the manual, p. 4. Titled "Frequency Response"; axis "dB re 1 V/Pa" but drawn relative (0 dB at 1 kHz); distance and room not stated.

Dashed: outside the rated range, or simulated (other angles and distances). Hover or tap the graphs for values.

Polar pattern

Polar pattern: from the manual, p. 4. Titled "Polar Response"; three frequencies; scale "dB rel. 1V/Pa" from +5 to -25, bold rings at -2, -10 and -20 dB.

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All specs

From the spec sheet
Sensitivity−56 dBV/Pa (1.6 mV/Pa), 1 kHz, ±2 dB. "-56.0dB re 1 Volt/Pascal (1.60mV @ 94 dB SPL) +/- 2 dB @ 1kHz"; the same in the manual.p. 1
Output impedance320 ohm. "Output Impedance: 320Ω".
Rated frequency range75 Hz to 18 kHz. "Frequrncy Range: 75Hz - 18kHz" (sic).
Poweringnone (passive). Not stated; a dynamic microphone.
Weight745 g; also 695 g, net, in the 2020 manual and 2009 datasheet. "Weight (grams): 745"; the manual says "695g (1.53lbs)".p. 2
Dimensions214 × 53 mm. Length × diameter ("Height: 214", "Length: 53, Width: 53").
Supplied accessoriesRM2 stand mount; ZP1 zip pouch. Included. Compatible: WS2, PSM1, PSA1+, PSA1.
Address typeEndp. 1
Internal pop filter and shock mountInternal pop filter to control plosives; integrated capsule shock mounting
Compatible accessoriesWS2, PSM1, PSA1+, PSA1p. 2
From the manual
ConnectorXLR-3 male. "3-pin XLR balanced output between pin 2(+), pin 3(-) and pin 1 (ground)".p. 3
Use (RØDE)Address the microphone at a distance of no more than 5 cm (2")p. 6
Stand mountRM2 with a thread adaptor for 3/8" or 5/8" stands
From the spec sheet (Recording Hacks copy)
Shipping weight1,100 gp. 1

Documents

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